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Liverpool boss Arne Slot confirms when Mohamed Salah will depart for Africa Cup of Nations
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot confirms that Mohamed Salah is set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations on December 15.Dec 2, 15:00
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Liverpool transfer news: Mohamed Salah January 'plan' revealed as 'immediate future' of Arne Slot squad player in doubt
Liverpool reportedly come up with a plan for Mohamed Salah in January, with the immediate future of a player in Arne Slot's squad said to be at stake.Dec 1, 00:48
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World Cup 2026: Which teams have qualified for next year's tournament in North America?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at each team to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America and how they got there.Nov 18, 22:00
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah breaks Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o goalscoring record as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah breaks a record formerly held by both Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o as he inspires Egypt to a crucial 3-0 win over Djibouti in World Cup qualifying.Oct 9, 08:55
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Omar Marmoush injury update: Man City games Egyptian could miss after statement confirms Manchester derby blow
Manchester City confirm that Omar Marmoush has sustained a knee injury on international duty with Egypt and will miss Sunday’s Premier League showdown with rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.Sep 10, 13:35
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Preview:Burkina Faso vs Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Burkina Faso and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 6, 09:13
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Preview:Egypt vs Ethiopia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Egypt and Ethiopia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 3, 18:57
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Which teams have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - and who could join them in the autumn?
Ahead of the next batch of World Cup qualifiers, Sports Mole looks at who has already reached next summer's finals, and who could join them.Jun 11, 14:28
Preview:Egypt vs. Sierra Leone - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Egypt and Sierra Leone, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 23, 21:53
Preview:Ethiopia vs. Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Ethiopia and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 19, 16:05
Preview:Egypt vs. Botswana - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Egypt and Botswana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 17, 22:20
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Preview:Cape Verde vs. Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Cape Verde and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 14:45
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Liverpool given Mohamed Salah contract hint as Cristiano Ronaldo comparison made
Liverpool expert David Lynch believes that Mohamed Salah's early return from international duty could signal that he is set to sign a new contract at Anfield.Oct 16, 15:19
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Preview:Mauritania vs. Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Mauritania and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 13, 18:54
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Preview:Egypt vs. Mauritania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Egypt and Mauritania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 9, 22:17
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Preview:Botswana vs. Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Botswana and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 8, 15:24
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Preview:Egypt vs. Cape Verde - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Egypt and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 4, 19:29
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Preview:Olympics: Morocco vs. Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Olympic Games bronze-medal match between Morocco and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 6, 07:59
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Preview:Olympics: France vs. Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Olympic Games Men's Football semi-final between France and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 3, 10:03
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Preview:Olympics: Egypt vs. Paraguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Olympic Games Men's Football quarter-final between Egypt and Paraguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 31, 13:40
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